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The amfAR Inspiration Gala happened in New York City last night, and this year, there was an unexpected fashion twist. The night's very best looks weren't the most elaborate or ornate—instead, the winners were all simple, classic dresses in monochromatic black-and-white. Heidi Klum is typically a red carpet razzler-and-dazzler, with a penchant for super-sexy cuts. In contrast, her under-the-knee Marc Jacobs dress for last night was something that would almost fly in an office environment. The slip dress done as a black-tie gown worked brilliantly on Constance Jablonski. Her silk dress is from Sophie Theallet's latest resort collection, and the light tulle details at the top were the only accent allowed. To maintain the minimalist mood of the look, she skipped statement jewels in favor of a dainty necklace. If this is any indication of what we can expect from new Victoria's Secret Angel Taylor Hill on the red carpet, things are going to be just splendid. She skipped the supermodel standard choice of tiny, curve-hugging mini in favor of a crisp white Ralph Lauren dress. With the waist belt and high neck, it had plenty of retro glam. Compared with the rest of our favorites, Joan Smalls seems absolutely read more

The Cannes Film Festival has made this week quite the glamorous one, no matter where you're located. Here's your quick refresher: Lupita Nyong'o looked divine in grassy green, Fan Bingbing did a floral dress like the world's never seen before, and there were a few stunners with must-see backs. If it's got you craving gowns like crazy, good news: There's more where all that came from. Emma Stone is in the house, wowwing in a flirty black Oscar de la Renta dress. Julianne Moore looked gorgeous in sumptuous red velvet Givenchy couture, finished off by matching platforms and a glossy lip. Blonds can't wear yellow? Heck no, as proved by Charlize Theron in this bright pick. The only thing that might distract you from her perfect fashion moment (Christian Dior couture, obviously) is that suspicious bling on her ring finger. This goddess Valentino couture gown looked great on Zoe Kravitz, who kept it romantic and simple to promote Mad Max: Fury Road. It would appear that Michelle Rodriguez was inspired by Jennifer Lopez's parade of sexy, sheer dresses. The actress did J.Lo proud in this black floral number. Miranda Kerr partied at a Magnum event in sultry, low-cut bubble-gum pink read more

After Beyoncé was seen posing on a Brooklyn rooftop with Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci, the fashion rumor mill has started buzzing once again. Might she be the latest star to lend her face to the brand's ad campaigns? In Givenchy during her Mrs. Carter tour. There's no question that Beyoncé and the fashion house are fans of each other: The pop icon has worn Givenchy to the Met Gala for the past four years (including her see-through pick from last Monday), and the label has designed costumes for the On the Run and Mrs. Carter tours. In Givenchy at this year's Met Gala. In Givenchy at last year's Met Gala. Beyond the fact that there's already a lot of brand love in place, Givenchy's made it a thing to pick unexpected campaign stars. Eschewing big-name supers or up-and-coming models, the house has recently worked with Donatella Versace and Julia Roberts. And while it wouldn't be crazy at all to see the official announcement come through, let's all remember this is currently a lot of speculation. The duo could have been working on an editorial shoot or images for an upcoming album. Or, honestly, just having the most fun friend read more

You've got to love it when fashion designers are friends. From Yves Saint Laurent's and Karl Lagerfeld's late nights at Paris dance clubs in the '70s to Azzedine Alaia and Marc Jacobs supporting Raf Simon's at his first Dior show in 2012, it's always nice to see that, yes, everyone can play nice. Today, Givenchy designer Riccardo Tisci took his longtime friendship with Donatella Versace to the next level: she's starring alongside him in Givenchy's new ad campaign. "'Together we break fashion boundaries today!" said Versace in an Instagram post. The Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot-photographed campaign was styled by another pal, Carine Roitfeld. So proud and honored to introduce my new ultimate icon: Donatella Versace... FW15 Givenchy Family Campaign MORE TO COME SOON! @givenchyofficial @versace_official #mertandmarcus @mertalas @macpiggott @carineroitfeld #donatellaversace #loveandrespect #givenchycampaign #FW15 A photo posted by riccardotisci17 (@riccardotisci17) on Apr 28, 2015 at 6:59am PDT From Donatella Versace to @riccardotisci17 @mertalas @macpiggott FW15 Givenchy Campaign #donatellaversace #loveandrespect #givenchycampaign #FW15 A photo posted by Versace (@versace_official) on Apr 28, 2015 at 7:59am PDT We'll keep you posted on the details of the campaign as we know them, but until then, big question: Will any other famous friends star in read more

As an online fashion writer, Oscar night is hard work: I'm glued to my computer, watching red carpet coverage, and hunting for the perfect pictures of our favorite gowns (vote here if you didn't last night). Still, I am not complaining because it involves one of my most favorite parts of fashion: breathtaking, elegant gowns. We connected with fashion illustrator Laura Kay of Diary Sketches and she sketched out five of our favorite looks, exclusively for us. Is your pinning finger ready or what, because, um, these are gorgeous. Rosamund Pike in Givenchy Haute Couture. Rita Ora in custom Marchesa. Lupita Nyong'o in Calvin Klein Collection. Jessica Chastain in custom Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. Kerry Washington in Miu Miu. I mean, how pretty? Who was your favorite last night? read more

It's finally here: the Oscar red carpet! As expected, the dresses were phenomenal, and whittling this list down was tricky. Even so, I buckled down and, below, the ones you've got to see (and come see who wore a wedding dress!). You know who was simple and kinda perfect? Dakota Johnson in pure red Saint Laurent with a sparkling embellishment on its single shoulder strap. She's done a lot of black on her red carpets thus far (including this gorgeous Fifty Shades of Grey premiere pick) and I love the color. She's wearing Forevermark jewelry, and her shoes and clutch are by Bally. Jessica Chastain was striking in this navy gown that looked like it was tailored perfectly for her bod (and it was—it's custom Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci). The sparkle at the chest added just the right touch too. Her necklace is by Piaget. I'm a wee bit obsessed with white dresses because how, I mean, look how crisp and striking this Dior Haute Couture creation is on Marion Cotillard! Also, doesn't it look a lot like what she wore to her first Oscar ceremony back in 2008? Her diamonds are Chopard. More red from Rosamund Pike! I think read more

Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci has dressed Kim Kardashian for a while now—hello, he's the man responsible for her breathtaking wedding dress—and their relationship has some elements that we all want in our closest friendships: real loyalty. "In the beginning, I met her because of my respect for Kanye, and then I liked her a lot and we became friends," he told Details. "When they got married, they asked me to dress them. They say, 'You've always been with us. You've been a real friend.'" Cast your mind back to pre-Kanye Kim, before she was wearing Jean Paul Gaultier couture and sitting beside Anna Wintour in the front row—industry rumors abounded that fashion people didn't want much to do with her. Stylist Nicola Formichetti said working on her Elle March 2013 cover was "a challenge. People wouldn't lend me the clothes, but that's fashion snobbery." Similarly, a Vanity Fair story on Hollywood's power stylists referenced a "do not shoot" list and suggested that Kim's approach to not being loaned red carpet dresses was simply to buy them instead. "I got killed" was how Tisci described the reaction to dressing Kim before the style tide started to turn. "I didn't care. read more

The Oscars are Sunday (!) and I'm preparing for some seriously fantastic red carpet fashion moments. In advance, I trolled the recent collections to pick out a few gowns I'd love to see. Some speak to a certain celeb, and others are just so gosh-darn pretty, I'd be happy if anyone wore them. The stripes at the Dior couture show last month elicited lots of oohs and aahs from runway watchers, and it makes sense for Sunday to be the collection's big real-life moment. There were chic two-piece options, but this was one of the more formal offerings, and I'd love to see it on a PYT like Emma Stone or Keira Knightley. Marion Cotillard's brand allegiance also puts her as a mega contender. This bold red Versace couture pick was my favorite from the collection and the most likely to be universally loved. Kate Hudson has already rocked one of the range's more scandalous dresses, so I think we'll see something more like this simple pick. Reese Witherspoon, I'd love to see you rock this! I picked this frothy, feminine Burberry spring dress completely with one person in mind: Suki Waterhouse. She typically picks the label for engagements, and read more

It's pretty clear that there's no stopping Kendall Jenner. She's featured in Givenchy's just-released spring 2015 ad campaign and landed on the cover of Garage mag, both of which combine to make my week's accomplishments pale in comparison. A photo posted by GIVENCHY (@givenchyofficial) on Feb 5, 2015 at 11:28am PST The Givenchy news isn't totally surprising—Kendall was in the brand's fall ads and made a runway appearance. Here's a fair question: Do you think we'll see some exciting dance moves to go along with the spring images? I'm still high on what Rag & Bone just did, so my fingers are firmly crossed. A photo posted by Kendall Jenner (@kendalljenner) on Feb 5, 2015 at 12:30pm PST Her Garage cover is kinda rad, with silvery headphone-type wires coiled around her neck like some exotic jewelry. She looks flawless, as do all the other models claiming a cover for the spring 2015 issue. Additional covers exist featuring Cara Delevingne, Joan Smalls, Binx Walton, and Lara Stone (who, thankfully, has clearly survived the Justin Bieber death threats). See the additional images here. In case you forgot, Kendall's last fashion news got some backlash. When she was announced as the face of read more

If you watched any red carpet coverage of this year's SAG Awards, you were consistently reminded that it's the last big event before the Oscars. As such, doesn't it feel particularly important to check out what the stars chose to wear? There were some fantastic colors, some delicate little touches, and one stunning maternity pick (plus, someone showed up in a wedding dress!). Gosh, I love a redhead in emerald green! This is beaded Givenchy couture on Julianne Moore, and it's so, so super. For a final pop of color, she picked purple Chopard earrings. Keira Knightley showed off her baby bump in a purple Erdem Empire-waist style. My favorite part, though, was the sheer insert at the chest and the delicate tied straps. As tonight's proof that sometimes there's nothing chicer than basic black, we have Joanne Froggatt in striking Honor. The shape is timeless, with a peaked neckline that adds a fierce finishing touch. For shoes, she picked Stuart Weitzman, her clutch is Ferragamo, and her jewels are Jacob & Co. How right does siren red feel on Sofia Vergara? This one is by Donna Karan Atelier and is silk georgette draped over a corset for that extra read more

Givenchy's gotten buzzy with Kendall Jenner before, and now it's moved on to someone who's arguably America's prettiest woman: Julia Roberts (that pun's totally credited to Nikki, BTW). The actress has been revealed as the label's spring campaign star, and observers will note that her trademark toothy grin is absent. It's totally on purpose, with designer Riccardo Tisci telling WWD, "I decided to make her more intellectual, more serious, more pure. It’s a different, fresh, new way to see Julia, really cool and urban." She talked personal outfit choices with Yahoo Style, echoing that familiar (but fabulous) advice that a woman looks her best when she's wearing whatever she's comfortable in. Of trends she wished she hadn't experimented with, she said there were plenty. "I'm sure I've made hundreds [of mistakes], but you know, when I look back now, I'm glad I did. I think it was just part of a time, and we weren't so scrutinized 20 years ago. I just wore such crazy things. Bright tights, some secondhand naval officer jacket with a Rolling Stones T-shirt and a pair of boots. I thought I was ready to go. I’m so glad I had that time in my life read more

The yesterdays of Jessica Chastain and Felicity Jones both have pretty handy fashion lessons hidden within. One's about a smart way to avoid a disaster, and one's about an OMG moment that I hope never, ever happens to any of us. Jessica was at the American Cinematheque Awards red carpet in a gorgeous bright yellow Givenchy dress when she let our own Jessica in on a little secret. "The thing that made me a little nervous is that [this dress] has snaps in front. As I was putting it on, I realized, 'If I step on it, it's going to go snap, snap, snap and pull open!' So I got a little safety pin holding it together just in case. We gotta protect our modesty!" The extra work was well worth it, as all fashion lovers will understand, because when you adore something, sometimes you've gotta do whatever it takes to be able to wear it. "I love yellow! I love that it has jewelry included!" Meanwhile, Felicity was not as lucky when it came to her glamorous Elie Saab pick. Page Six reports that while attending the premiere of The Theory of Everything, her new flick with Eddie Redmayne, read more

Along with overalls, slip dresses, and crop tops, baby-doll dresses are the latest '90s fashion staple to receive a chic-as-hell refresh. But not to worry, we're not revisiting those grunge-tastic collared frocks and satiny Empire-waisted pieces, which are iconic by the way. Because this time around, baby-doll dresses enjoy an elevated comeback, as only the Paris Fashion Week runways will do. Chloé creative director Claire Waight Keller reimagined the swingy minidress for her #ChloeGirls with intricate lace embroidery and delicate ruching. Isabel Marant gave her Empire-waisted frock flirty layers of ruffles and a sultry collar bone-baring neckline. ALL the cool girls will be wearing this dress come spring. This is how you wear a baby-doll dress to prim-and-proper afternoon high tea (and not a Pearl Jam concert), courtesy of Alessandro Dell'Acqua of Rochas. Yes, Kendall Jenner walked the Givenchy runway (everyone freak out!), but my attention was focused on Cara Delevingne in this dream of a lace crochet minidress and over-the-knee boots that will be THE accessory of the season. So, yes, Hedi Slimane did send a Courtney Love-esque baby-doll dress down the Saint Laurent runway for fall 2013. But for spring 2015, he took the silhouette to a new, read more

Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci celebrated his birthday in Ibiza over the weekend, and the guest list was stacked with fashion-world favorites who know how to rock a sexy party look. By my Instagram surfing, I've counted Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Kim Kardashian, and Kendall Jenner so far, plus a gorgeous-looking (but more covered-up) Jessica Chastain. Ready to pretend we were there through the magic of social media? Now on to the outfits: Whose did you think was sexiest? I'm voting for Naomi. read more

I'm pretty sure that when every single girl in the world hears that Beyoncé is getting her own clothing exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this summer, the response will be something like, "It's about time!" Among the many things she's so very queenly about, she's had some amazing, out-of-the-park fashion moments. We don't have very long to wait either; it's opening on July 22. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is revealing which outfits fans can expect and got Bey's stylist, Ty Hunter, to share some of his memories on the garment. The Givenchy dress she wore at the Met Gala in 2012: "Beyoncé had just given birth to her child four months prior to this event. She wanted to be sexy, and the illusion of being naked amplified the dress and her figure to perfection.” The Rubin Singer outfit she wore to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2013: "A lot of different designers came to [her] with sketches, but in the end Rubin Singer created something magical. Beyoncé wanted funky, edgy, and feminine all in one and that’s what Rubin created.” And how could you NOT include the leotard from "Single read more

Yes, another fabulous red carpet during Paris Couture Week, which means one more flawless outfit courtesy of Emma Watson. So let's add this ensemble to Nikki's comprehensive roundup of Ms. Watson's looks from the past few days—and take some inspiration from another ultra-chic way to wear a sleek black pantsuit. (As if we even need a reason, right?) For the Vogue Foundation Gala, the Style Icon changed up this season's menswear-inspired classic black pantsuit with a feminine belted silhouette by Givenchy. The satin lapels on the tuxedo blazer and patent sheen at the waist add dimension and a tonal effect, while a peek of lacy bralette gives a sexy-time feel to the overall look. Once again, absolutely perfect. One just can never have enough black pantsuits. So try belting one you already have (just make sure the blazer has a nipped-waist silhouette to avoid bulkiness), or shop out some of these Emma-inspired pieces: !function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)) {e = d.createElement(s);e.id = id;e.src = p + '://' + 'widgets.rewardstyle.com' + '/js/lookbook.js';d.body.appendChild(e);}if(typeof(window.__lookbook) === 'object') if(d.readyState === 'complete') {window.__lookbook.init();}}(document, 'script', 'lookbook-script');JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Do you like how Emma read more

We really can never get enough Kardashian, so here is all of the day's Kardashian-Kanye-Jenner fashion news for today: According to TMZ, Kanye is fulfilling part of the community-service requirement tied to his paparazzi harassment case by speaking to students at the L.A. Trade Technical College (and just went on his third visit in the past six weeks). The news doesn't surprise me: Kanye makes no show of hiding his love of fashion as an industry and an art form, and he has the style smarts to back it all up. In fact, I'm adding him to my list of personal style icons as we speak. It's been a big few months for Kendall in terms of modeling news: Nikki showed you snaps from her Givenchy fall 2014 campaign, revealed after Instagrams from Kendall and mom Kris of her forthcoming Vogue Paris spread. The above video, made in connection with those Givenchy print ads, just went up on YouTube and shows the model having a good time. Points to Kendall for whipping that hair around and reminding me why it's so fantastic to have long locks on the dance floor. Over to Kim Kardashian, whose latest outfit is cute, but read more

The official photos aren't in—you can see a tiny pic here—but Us Weekly has confirmed that Kim Kardashian wore a long-sleeve lace wedding dress by Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci when she married Kanye West earlier today. Riccardo didn't take part in the rehearsal dinner, but it seems the dear friend of the bride and groom—he designed the floral gown Kim wore at the Met Gala last year—was Florence-bound earlier today: The photo was captioned: "Bye bye Monaco #love #gang #verytisci #firenze #loveitaly" A Givenchy rep confirmed that baby North also wore a Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci dress, and Kanye wore a Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci tux. I'll get a photo in here as soon as I possibly can! First thoughts on Kim Kardashian's wedding dress designer? For all our coverage of Kim and Kanye's wedding weekend, click here. read more

You may have already (most likely) heard that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West made a trip to Paris. And, as we all know, the couple never go small when they make an appearance. While Yeezy opted for his signature comfy casual look, Kim decided to throw on her designer best (twice) as the two enjoyed a paparazzi-captured shopping jaunt through the City of Light. First look: a pearl-encrusted and embroidered dress from the Balmain fall 2012 collection. Then, while her fiancé was being fitted for a custom suit at Cifonelli, Kim took a moment to change into a mock-turtle, shoulder-padded velvet dress with gold belt from the same collection. Was she was dressing appropriately for her visit to friend and Balmain creative director Olivier Rouseteing? People reports that she spent an hour in the store—talking about wedding dresses maybe? Taking a slew of selfies for Olivier's feed eats up some time too. People also reports that Kim actually dropped by three designers total, which fuels the speculation that she might really be shopping for the big day. She paid a visit to Givenchy to chill with BFF and creative director Riccardo Tisci, or "Ricky," if you're K-Dash. And finally, Kimye read more

The supermodels—from multiple decades—were out in full force and ultimate style this weekend. What? Did they all email one another? Anyway. From Sao Paulo to New York City, check out the best-dressed models on the red carpet: Starting with the legends: Naomi Campbell hit the amfAR Inspiration Gala in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in a shimmery, flapper-y white Givenchy Couture gown. BFF Kate Moss sauntered down the red carpet in a silky, louche fuchsia gown from the Saint Laurent spring 2013 collection. Anyone else excited to see what Mossy does for her upcoming Topshop collab? Victoria's Secret Angel Candice Swanepoel looked fresh and lovely in a lemon yellow Valentino ball gown. Meanwhile, at the Save Venice Ball in New York City, Lily Aldridge looked like a dream in a Marc Jacobs spring 2014 dress. Generally speaking, I'm not so into the visible underwear (and floral crown) thing, but I'm really liking this outfit on Lily. I mean, the occasion was an "Enchanted Ball," so the look is appropriate, right? Also in NYC, Chanel Iman rocked the DVF Awards red carpet in a white-hot, front-zip minidress from the spring 2014 Diane von Furstenberg collection. Hot. Which model look do you like best? read more